Clinico-Histopathological Analysis and Bacillary Index in a Study of Skin Biopsies of Leprosy Patients
Introduction: Leprosy is one of the leading causes of physical disabilities contributing to intense social stigmata resulting in human discrimination. This chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae principally affects skin. Histopathology study and bacillary index is important in und...
Main Authors: | Kaushik Prajapati, Bijali Chakrabarti, Jayshree M Shah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences
2023-07-01
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Series: | GAIMS Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://gjms.gaims.ac.in/index.php/gjms/article/view/92/86 |
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